Job Posting-

weekend bartender

Old Salt Cocktails is looking for a bartender for the 2024 season to work Saturdays and long weekend Sundays. Perhaps you are semi-retired and looking for a few hours of work a week, maybe you are working full time but think you have the capacity to double up on the weekends to make some extra income.

About Old Salt: We are a high volume, cocktail bar that is located in the busiest stretch of wineries in Prince Edward County. Our business has developed a strong clientele base over the past 4 years of operating in this highly visited location. This year we will continue to develop our 5000 sq ft. of “northern tropical” gardens and seating for 140 + as well as expansion of our games selection.

About the Job: We are currently searching for a bartender who has

1) experience in a high volume fast –paced environment 

2) a real passion and interest in hospitality and the craft of serving drinks

3) a great attitude. This is a very sociable bartending role, being friendly and professional with guests is a job requirement-even when you are busy!

Job Summary:

1 Saturday shift (6-hours) a week from May 18th – October 26th + 3 Sunday shifts on long-weekends only.

Service is from 12 – 6pm, you will walk into a pre-set bar, with all your bottles spouted and well iced, your workstation will be ready upon your arrival from our support staff. You will be required to build rounds upon customers request in a timely and accurate manner.  You will be required to keep your station clean and presentable to guests and provide insightful knowledge about our product.  You will be required to memorize measures for drink builds so that each cocktail is made perfectly to specification.  We are looking for a very engaged team member who is willing to take part outside of our busiest hours in helping fellow staff maintain and create an atmosphere of restaurant cleanliness and preventability.  We are looking for the ultimate team player! 

Pay is $20/hr plus tips (tips for the day ranged from $250 - $400 in 2023 and we expect this to rise in 2024)

You get a free meal and free drink provided every day worked

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $20.00 per hour + tips

Schedule:

  • Day shift 12 - 6

  • Saturday every week & Sunday of 3 long weekends

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • 883 Closson Rd Hillier, ON K0K1T0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • serving: 1 year (preferred)

  • Cocktail Bartending: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-18

Apply by filling out the form.